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Asian Turkey Meatballs

Asian Turkey Meatballs
with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce
Prep Time
3 hrs prep time
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
  • Meatballs

    • 1 to [q:1 1/4] lb lean ground turkey
    • [q:1/4] cup finely chopped green onions (about 3)
    • [q:1/4] cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or fresh parsley (about [q:1/2] bunch)
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
    • 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
    • [q:3/4] cup whole-wheat panko bread crumbs
  • Dipping Sauce

    • [q:1/2] cup low-sodium soy sauce
    • [q:1/2] cup honey
    • 3 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
    • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
    • 2 green onions, sliced
    • [q:1 1/2] Tbsp grated fresh ginger
    • Pinch of red pepper flakes
    • Cooked brown rice, for serving (optional)
Directions

Make It Now:

Meatballs

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl, combine turkey, green onions, cilantro, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, bread crumbs, and egg. Mix well using your hands. Shape turkey mixture into roughly [q:1 1/2]-inch-diameter (tablespoon-size) meatballs and place them on prepared baking sheet.
  2. Position top oven rack about 6 inches below broiler. Preheat broiler. Broil meatballs for 4 to 5 minutes, until they are browned on outside and some fat is rendered. (They will not be cooked through yet.)

For the Dipping Sauce:

  1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, stir together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, oil, onions, ginger, and pepper flakes.
  2. Transfer meatballs to slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours. (The meatballs are done when they register at least 165° internally.)
  3. Serve with dipping sauce from slow cooker on side, or over brown rice, with dipping sauce drizzled over top.

Freeze For Later:

  1. Follow Step 1.
  2. Place the raw meatballs (do not broil the meatballs before freezing them, as it is not safe to freeze partially cooked meat) in even layers in a gallon-size freezer bag or container, being careful not to smash them; use parchment paper to separate the layers, if needed.
  3. Seal and freeze flat. Add all the dipping sauce ingredients into a quart-size freezer bag or container. Seal, shake to combine, and freeze alongside the meatballs.

Prepare From Frozen:

  1. Thaw.
  2. Follow Step 2.
  3. Transfer the dipping sauce to the slow cooker, and then follow steps 4 and 5.
Nutrition Info
Without brown rice: 447 Calories, 29 g Protein, 47 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Fiber, 17 g Total fat (4 g sat), 1,507 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, [nutrition:4] ​Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] ​Zinc, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin K, [nutrition:1] Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium

Thanksgiving Rice

Thanksgiving Rice
Prep Time
55 min prep time
Number of Servings
5
Ingredients
  • 1 cup medium-grain brown rice, rinsed well
  • [q:1/2] cup brown basmati rice, rinsed well
  • [q:1/2] cup unsweetened dried cranberries, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes and drained
  • [q:1/2] cup organic corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 3 cups spring or filtered water
  • Generous pinch sea salt
  • 1 cup coarsely minced pecans
Directions
  1. Combine rices, cranberries, corn, lime zest, orange zest, and water in a heavy pot. Cover loosely and bring to a boil. Add salt and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 40 to 45 minutes,until all liquid has been absorbed and rice is fluffy.
  2. While rice cooks, place a dry skillet over medium heat. Pan-toast pecan pieces by stirring them in hot skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, taking care not to burn them. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
  3. When rice is cooked, gently fold in toasted nuts, lime juice, and orange juice. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
409 Calories, 7 g Protein, 63 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 16 g Total fat (2 g sat), 238 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Phosphorus,  [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), B6, C, Magnesium, Zinc 

Cranberry Chutney

Cranberry Chutney
Prep Time
45 min prep time + 45 min cool time
Number of Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup peeled, finely diced apple or 1 cup finely diced fresh or canned pineapple
  • 1 cup apple, orange, or pineapple juice
  • [q:1/2] cup chopped dried apricots
  • 2 tsp grated fresh or jarred ginger, or more, to taste
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • [q:1/2] tsp ground cloves
  • Dried hot red pepper flakes to taste
  • 3–4 Tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup, to taste
Directions
  1. Place all ingredients except agave nectar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes, or until most of liquid is absorbed.
  2. Add agave nectar to taste and simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes longer, until thickened. Let chutney cool to room temperature. Transfer to a serving bowl. If making ahead, transfer to a tightly sealed jar or container. Refrigerate until needed. Before serving, bring to room temperature.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 82 Calories, 1 g Protein, 21 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Fiber, 0 g Total fat (0 g sat), 3 mg Sodium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin C, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Stuffed Crimini Mushrooms with Kale and Sausage

Stuffed Crimini Mushrooms with Kale and Sausage
Prep Time
45 min
Number of Servings
makes 20 mushrooms
Ingredients
  • 20 medium crimini mushrooms
  • 3-4 Tbsp avocado oil or melted coconut oil or ghee, divided
  • 1 medium onion, diced small
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb gluten-free chicken sausage (without casing)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced small
  • [q:1 1/2] cup chopped kale leaves
  • [q:2/3] cup almond meal*
  • [q:1/2] tsp sea salt
  • [q:1/4] tsp black pepper
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Rinse and dry mushrooms. Remove stems. Reserve stems for making vegetable broth, if desired; place in a food storage bag and freeze.
  3. Toss mushroom caps in a bowl with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the oil or ghee. Set aside.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for
  5. 3 minutes to allow onion to soften. Add sausage and break apart with a spoon or spatula into very small pieces. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes to allow sausage to cook most of the way through. Add bell pepper and kale and sauté for 2 to 3 more minutes, just long enough to allow kale to wilt.
  6. Remove skillet from heat and add almond meal, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  7. Spread mushroom caps out evenly on sheet pan and, using a scoop or a spoon, stuff each one with a generous amount of kale and sausage mixture, packed tightly into a mound. Place in oven for 25 minutes. You may want to cover mushrooms with foil after the first 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning.
Nutrition Info
Per serving (4 mushrooms): 405 Calories, 20 g Protein, 14 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 31 g Total fat (5 g sat), 699 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, K, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6, Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B12, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), Calcium, Folate, Iron, Potassium, Zinc

Vegan Nacho "Cheese" & Veggie Dip

Vegan Nacho "Cheese" & Veggie Dip
Prep Time
30 minutes prep time
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 1 cup boiled potato
  • 1 cup roasted red bell peppers
  • [q:1/2] cup diced tomato
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • [q:1/4] cup plain unsweetened nut-free nondairy milk or water
Directions
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender container. 
  2. Blend on High until mixture is smooth.
  3. Transfer mixture to a saucepan set over medium heat. Cook dip for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently. 
  4. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or sliced fresh vegetables. Store in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition Info
Dip Only: 56 Calories, 4 g Protein, 10 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Fiber, 1 g Total fat, 12 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6, B12, [nutrition:4] Vitamin C, [nutrition:1] Zinc 

Chocolate-Honey-Almond Fondue

Chocolate-Honey-Almond Fondue
Prep Time
15 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • [q:1/3] cup half-and-half
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • [q:1/2] tsp vanilla extract
  • [q:1/4] tsp almond extract
Directions
  1. Bring honey and half-and-half to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium heat. Stir until honey is dissolved.
  2. Add chopped chocolate to mixture. Whisk until chocolate is melted.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Pour fondue into a fondue pot or 4 small bowls. Serve with skewers for dipping.
Nutrition Info
Fondue only: 213 Calories, 2 g Protein, 32 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 11 g Total fat (6 g sat), 12 mg Sodium, [nutrition:1] Magnesium, Phosphorus

Homemade Pesto

Homemade Pesto
Prep Time
10 min prep time
Number of Servings
makes about 1/2 cup
Ingredients
  • 4 Tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • [q:3 1/2] oz basil leaves
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • [q:2 3/4] fl oz ([q:1/3] cup) extra-virgin olive oil
  • [q:1/2]  small garlic clove, peeled
  • [q:1/4] tsp salt
Directions
  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined.

Cheesy Pesto Wheels

Cheesy Pesto Wheels
Prep Time
30 min prep time + 30 min chill time
Number of Servings
serves 8
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp pesto
  • 1 sheet (10 by 10-inch) puff pastry, thawed
  • [q:3 1/2] oz grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1 Tbsp dried cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
Directions
  1. Spread pesto over puff pastry sheet, leaving a [q:1/2] inch border around edge.
  2. Scatter over cheese and cranberries. Brush edges with beaten egg. Starting from one side, roll up pastry tightly to enclose filling. Wrap pastry roll in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 400º.
  4. Remove plastic wrap from roll. Brush roll with egg. Cut roll into 8 slices. Place each slice, cut-side up, on a baking-paper-lined tray.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden.
Nutrition Info
243 Calories, 6 g Protein, 15 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Fiber, 18 g Total fat (6 g sat), 206 mg Sodium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), Calcium, Phosphorus

Cinnamon Cheesecake Fondue

Cinnamon Cheesecake Fondue
Prep Time
15 minutes plus chill time
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 4 oz ([q:1/2] cup) low-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • [q:3/4] cup nonfat sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • [q:1/4] tsp vanilla extract
  • Cut fresh fruit (apples, pears, cantaloupe, honeydew, kiwi, peaches, strawberries)
Directions
  1. Combine all the ingredients except the fruit in a medium bowl, mixing them vigorously with a whisk until completely smooth. For best results, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
  2. Serve with the cut fresh fruit for dipping.

Baked Zucchini Fries

Baked Zucchini Fries
Prep Time
40 minutes prep time
Number of Servings
serves 4
Ingredients
  • Olive oil
  • 2 large zucchini
  • [q:1/2] cup chickpea flour or other gluten-free, nut-free flour
  • [q:1/2] tsp garlic powder
  • [q:1/2] tsp salt
  • [q:1/2] cup nondairy, plain, unsweetened milk (rice, soy, hemp)
  • 1 cup gluten-free, vegan breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 cups your favorite marinara sauce, warmed
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 450°. Lightly grease a large oven-safe cooling rack with oil. Place cooling rack on a large baking sheet.
  2. Cut off ends of each zucchini. Slice each zucchini lengthwise into 8 large fries, leaving skin on.
  3. Prepare 3 plates: On first plate, gently whisk together chickpea flour, garlic powder, and salt. On second plate, pour milk. On third plate, stir together breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast.
  4. Dip each piece of sliced zucchini assembly-line fashion into the 3 plates. First, dip it lightly into flour mixture, then milk, and finally breadcrumb mixture. Be sure to coat all sides of zucchini with each mixture. Place breaded fries on greased rack placed atop baking sheet. Make sure fries are not touching.
  5. Transfer baking sheet to oven. Bake fries for approximately 15 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
  6. Serve fries with warmed marinara sauce.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 350 Calories, 16 g Protein, 64 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Fiber, 5 g Total fat (0 g sat), 347 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6, B12, [nutrition:3] Vitamin C, [nutrition:1] Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc